Range Description

Sargassum albermarlense is an endemic species from the Galápagos Islands. Prior to 1983, reported from:
Fernandina: Punta Espinosa (Taylor 1945, Wellington 1975). Isabela: Punta Albermarle (Taylor 1945: type locality) and Tagus Cove (Taylor 1945). Santiago: Bartolome (Taylor 1945). Santa Cruz: Tortuga Bay (1972 CDS), Academy Bay (Wellington 1975).

After 1983, reported from:
Fernandina: Punta Espinosa (CDRS record 2002), Cabo Douglas, Punta Mangle (1995 CDS) and southern coast of Fernandina (CDRS record 2003). Isabela: Cabo Berkeley, Caleta Iguana (CDRS record 2004), Caleta Tagus (CDRS record 2002), Castles (CDRS record 2004). Floreana: Post Office Bay (CDRS record 2001). Santa Cruz: Tortuga Bay (1994 CDS).